Reviews published in 2021, page 2

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Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode
6.5

Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode

An interactive nature documentary sounds interesting on paper, but how does it play out when you get to play as a critter for real? Let’s just say, don’t get your hopes up.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 29, 2021

Away: The Survival Series - A Questionable Pilot Episode
Hot Wheels Unleashed Review: Too Early to Call It Hot
6.5

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review: Too Early to Call It Hot

If you’ve ever dreamt of playing with Hot Wheels toys in a video game, Milestone makes it come true. This is the ultimate proposition for Hot Wheels enthusiasts. But is it a proper game at all? Well, yes… but no. At least not right now.

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Christopher Mysiak

September 27, 2021

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review: Too Early to Call It Hot
Astria Ascending Review: A Classic JRPG for a New Generation
9.0

Astria Ascending Review: A Classic JRPG for a New Generation

Astria Ascending, from developer Artisan Studios, is a modern classic, wonderfully modernizing the classic JRPG format with dynamic character progression and engaging turn-based combat.

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Matt Buckley

September 27, 2021

Astria Ascending Review: A Classic JRPG for a New Generation
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review: The Rot Stuff
8.0

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review: The Rot Stuff

An old-school action adventure, Kena lets you purify the world and help spirits reach the afterlife. Did we mention you get to throw cute, fuzzy creatures called Rots at your enemies and watch them cuddle them into submission?

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 23, 2021

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review: The Rot Stuff
Medieval Dynasty Review: To Heir Is Human
7.5

Medieval Dynasty Review: To Heir Is Human

If Animal Crossing was set in the Middle Ages and featured more realistic survival and crafting mechanics, it would be called Medieval Dynasty. Killing animals for food would also have to be there.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 22, 2021

Medieval Dynasty Review: To Heir Is Human
Gamedec Review: Cyberpunk Private Eye
8.0

Gamedec Review: Cyberpunk Private Eye

Imagine a future where people are so dependent on virtual worlds that most of their lives – crimes included – takes place inside them. Hire a game detective to solve the case.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 16, 2021

Gamedec Review: Cyberpunk Private Eye
NBA 2K22 Review: Above the Rim
9.0

NBA 2K22 Review: Above the Rim

Just like clockwork and right before the start of a new NBA season, NBA 2K22 is back with another bigger, bolder installment to give fans more of what they want.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 14, 2021

NBA 2K22 Review: Above the Rim
Deathloop Review - Is Time on Arkane’s Side?
7.0

Deathloop Review - Is Time on Arkane’s Side?

Deathloop is awash in retro 60’s style but at the cost of real substance. Clunky gunplay and only a handful of special abilities hold what could have been a great game back. The time travel plot had promise but untimely goes unrealized.

Review

Alexander Eriksen

September 13, 2021

Deathloop Review - Is Time on Arkane’s Side?
Bus Simulator 21 Review: Realistically Mundane
7.0

Bus Simulator 21 Review: Realistically Mundane

If you ever wanted to get a taste of what driving a bus was like without quitting your day job, Bus Simulator 21 is how you can get a taste of the action. We guarantee you will appreciate public transportation even more.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 11, 2021

Bus Simulator 21 Review: Realistically Mundane
Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions
9.0

Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions

If you had the power to find out how someone was feeling, would you try to help them or worry about your own problems instead? This question is one of many Alex Chen faces in another great entry in the Life is Strange series.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 10, 2021

Life is Strange True Colors Review: A Rainbow of Emotions
The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician
9.0

The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician

The Artful Escape is a story about a young artist who struggles with his artistic identity. Does he follow in the footsteps of his uncle, a man he didn’t even know, or does he unleash his desire to become a rock star despite what people may think of him.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 8, 2021

The Artful Escape Review: The Journey of a Musician
Encased Review: Is the Old School Still in Session?
7.0

Encased Review: Is the Old School Still in Session?

Encased is a solid game, yet one that struggles with its own nature. Despite being conductive to genuine emotions, the old school's biggest flaw is that it's old. Read more in our review.

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Alexander Eriksen

September 7, 2021

Encased Review: Is the Old School Still in Session?
Lake Review: Stillness in the Ordinary
8.0

Lake Review: Stillness in the Ordinary

Sometimes a break from your current reality is what you need to clear your mind and realize what’s important in life. Are you drawn to money, career, or are your friends and connecting with special people what you really yearn for?

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 6, 2021

Lake Review: Stillness in the Ordinary
Song of Iron Review: An Axe in Need of Polish
6.5

Song of Iron Review: An Axe in Need of Polish

Song of Iron is the result of one solo developer’s hard work and determination to turn his ideas into a video game. This is Joe Winter’s first solo project and it is truly a labor of love.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 2, 2021

Song of Iron Review: An Axe in Need of Polish
WRC 10 Review - Nacon’s Penultimate Chance to Beat Codemasters
8.0

WRC 10 Review - Nacon’s Penultimate Chance to Beat Codemasters

Have you heard that Codemasters is taking over the WRC licence in 2023? This means WRC 10 is probably the penultimate title in the series from Nacon and KT Racing. Will these games be remembered with nostalgy? I believe so, despite their flaws.

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Christopher Mysiak

August 31, 2021

WRC 10 Review - Nacon’s Penultimate Chance to Beat Codemasters
No More Heroes III: Alien Slicing Action At Its Finest
9.0

No More Heroes III: Alien Slicing Action At Its Finest

Travis Touchdown returns in No More Heroes III to take on a team of ten alien invaders in an action-packed, wacky, sci-fi, episodic adventure that does anything but take itself seriously.

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Matt Buckley

August 27, 2021

No More Heroes III: Alien Slicing Action At Its Finest
King’s Bounty 2 Review: My Kingdom for a Dialogue Tree
7.0

King’s Bounty 2 Review: My Kingdom for a Dialogue Tree

King's Bounty 2 is a good game, perhaps average for others. However, if you love fantasy genre, this world will provide you with several hours of entertainment.

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Alexander Eriksen

August 26, 2021

King’s Bounty 2 Review: My Kingdom for a Dialogue Tree
Twelve Minutes Review: Time Well Spent
8.0

Twelve Minutes Review: Time Well Spent

Time loops make for some interesting plots, but how a film or game uses it to move the action along determines how effective it is in the end. But just remember – the clock is ticking.

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Giancarlo Saldana

August 24, 2021

Twelve Minutes Review: Time Well Spent
Hoa Review: Like a Simple, Short-Lived Flower
7.0

Hoa Review: Like a Simple, Short-Lived Flower

Like a short-lived flower, Hoa is filled with wonder. Its levels and puzzles may be too simple for some, but the wonder it creates through art and sound could be what convinces you to play it.

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Giancarlo Saldana

August 23, 2021

Hoa Review: Like a Simple, Short-Lived Flower
Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism
8.0

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism

Play as various cultures as humankind transcends the eras in this Civilization-inspired game. Feeling both familiar and innovative at the same time, Humankind is sure to keep you playing for one more turn. Read our Humankind review.

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Giancarlo Saldana

August 22, 2021

Humankind Review: Civilization Meets Multiculturalism